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If it started after a restart or crash, it sounds like Dropbox may be rebuilding its local index rather than detecting only changed files. I'd check that the external drive is mounted with the exact same path every time, let Dropbox finish one complete sync without interruption, and make sure the drive isn't disconnecting…
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This usually means something is stuck/corrupted locally, not the install itself. Try a full clean reset (this fixes it most of the time): Quit Dropbox completely Open Finder → Go → Go to Folder and remove: ~/Library/Application Support/Dropbox ~/.dropbox Also check and delete: ~/Library/Group Containers/group.com.dropbox*…
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It sounds like you're hitting a "frozen" state because your account is over its storage limit. When a Dropbox account is full, the syncing stops, and ironically, it can sometimes glitch when you try to delete files through the desktop app because it can't "talk" to the server to confirm the deletion. Don't worry, you don't…
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It definitely looks like you’re seeing double, but don't worry your files aren't actually taking up twice the space. This is a common point of confusion with the newer macOS updates and how Dropbox had to change its file structure. Here’s what’s happening and how to handle it: The "Mirror" Effect: To comply with Apple's…
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This sounds like the new Dropbox for macOS update, which moved the Dropbox folder to a different location to comply with Apple's File Provider API. It often defaults to "Online-only" mode after the migration, which is why you see the cloud icons. To fix this and get your files back on your local drive, follow these steps:…
